Tom's Foolery tasting

[imbibehour]

I finally got around to trying this out.

I did a tasting of Tom's Foolery applejack against Laird's. It was a lot of fun and this is quite an interesting product.

I will admit I am not the biggest fan of "apples" actually, but I do like Applejack and the few cocktails you can make with it.

So here is my recent tasting and video review of Tom's Foolery. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvNmAbcwTnc

[cowdery]

It should be noted that the Laird's used in the comparison is blended applejack. It contains GNS. The Tom's is 100% applejack. Laird's does make a 100% applejack product but it's not as widely distributed as the blend.

[Josh]

Not really apples to apples, then.

[callmeox]

Not really apples to apples, then.

(groan)




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[squire]

This sounds like something I would like to sample. Is there an age statement? I ask because I'm thinking of Calvados.

[callmeox]

This sounds like something I would like to sample. Is there an age statement? I ask because I'm thinking of Calvados.

No age statement, but this batch spent two years in wood. They want to get later batches up to 4+ years old for bottling. A variety of barrels are used, including former cognac and bourbon cooperage.

[squire]

Had a bottle of Calvados once, don't recall the age but it was a fully mature, highly polished spirit. Would really like to see something like that made domestically.

[imbibehour]

It should be noted that the Laird's used in the comparison is blended applejack. It contains GNS. The Tom's is 100% applejack. Laird's does make a 100% applejack product but it's not as widely distributed as the blend.

Thanks Chuck I will note that in the description of the video.

[Josh]

Thanks Chuck I will note that in the description of the video.

So...you didn't realize that ahead of time?

[imbibehour]

So...you didn't realize that ahead of time?

Didn't read the entire bottle before hand

Just saw it now... never realized that before... 65% GNS so it says...